Spiders

My husband and the kids found this cute little spider. I have never seen this type of spider around here before. He really wasn’t very big, only the size of the bolts on the gate. But he was hairy. He had a red spot on his behind. I panicked just a bit. He sure looks … Read more

The kids are always finding insects and spiders and following them around the yard. The kids found another spider outside and followed it for awhile. Here are some pictures. What creatures have you found around your yard lately?

It is time for Nature Study Tuesday and we have been having some fun. Here is a spider that daddy and the kids found outside the back door. Does anyone know what kind it is? How do I find out what kind of spider this is? Daddy and the boys found these mysterious tracks … Read more